Sigiriya accommodation, Sri Lanka
| country: | Sri Lanka |
| location: | Sigiriya |
| price: | From £35 per person per night B&B |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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Sigiriya accommodation, Sri Lanka
The resort is comprised of five wooden chalets supported on stilts, situated beside a lake across which the famous Lion Rock of Sigiriya can be seen. Set within a small teak plantation, it provides a relaxing hide away in a rural setting. The chalets have en-suite bathrooms, a veranda and twin beds. The needs of modern day travellers are catered for with hot showers and multiple plug points for charging camera, laptops etc. It is conveniently situated for access to Sigiriya, elephant watching at the Kaudulla and Minneriya National Parks and within an hour's drive of the ancient kingdoms of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa.
If one likes to experience a real relaxing village type holiday with no disturbance from city traffic, enjoys colourful evenings, a place to be on your own, sip a beer in a hammock listening to the bird calls, totally dress down and most of all enjoy the local food, then this is the place.Minneriya Elephant watching Elephant Rides Sigiriya rock fortress (10 minutes drive) Fifteen minutes drive to Dambulla Rock Polonnaruwa / Anuradhapura etc... Village Walks Bird trails around the lake Jungle BBQ 2 hour jungle excursions with local cocktails and tank bathing Bullock cart rides Sri Lankan cooking demonstrations where guests learn to prepare a typical village meal of local cuisine
The resort is comprised of five wooden chalets supported on stilts, situated beside a lake across which the famous Lion Rock of Sigiriya can be seen. Set within a small teak plantation, it provides a relaxing hide away in a rural setting. The chalets have en-suite bathrooms, a veranda and twin beds. The needs of modern day travellers are catered for with hot showers and multiple plug points for charging camera, laptops etc. It is conveniently situated for access to Sigiriya, elephant watching at the Kaudulla and Minneriya National Parks and within an hour's drive of the ancient kingdoms of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa.
If one likes to experience a real relaxing village type holiday with no disturbance from city traffic, enjoys colourful evenings, a place to be on your own, sip a beer in a hammock listening to the bird calls, totally dress down and most of all enjoy the local food, then this is the place.
special things to do and see here
rooms, food and facilities
All rooms have a bathroom with toilet, hot & cold water, shower etc, private terrace/balcony overlooking the forest/lake, room service 6am to 12 midnight, fan, plug points for laptops, hair dryers, shaver etc.
The site also includes an open restaurant overlooking the forest & lake, bird-watching tables/benches specially made for nature lovers, tree houses facing the Sigiriya rock, and a jogging track.
Family friendly: It is a safe secluded site where children can roam free. A baby sitter (female) from the village is also available.
Pet friendly: Special areas are provided for pets.
The site also includes an open restaurant overlooking the forest & lake, bird-watching tables/benches specially made for nature lovers, tree houses facing the Sigiriya rock, and a jogging track.
Family friendly: It is a safe secluded site where children can roam free. A baby sitter (female) from the village is also available.
Pet friendly: Special areas are provided for pets.
how to find our Sigiriya accommodation, Sri Lanka
From Dambulla go approx 16 km on Habarana main road up to Diganpthaha junction. From this junction turn right and follow the tar road, it is exactly 1.7 km to the property. how this holiday makes a difference
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The resort is a husband and wife owned property, run with the support of the village people. All staff employed are from the area and are responsible for cooking, cleaning, serving, keeping the garden & pathways, and taking guests on village walks. The main income for them is what they earn from this property and the tips that they get. We are a very small organisation with very little paper work and our main marketing tools are internet, telephone, word of mouth, guide books and magazines.
Vegetables, tank fish, fruits and curd are all purchased from the village. Donations are offered for the development of the village (e.g. culvets in the gravel roads) and the temples. To ensure village life is not disturbed, guests are encouraged to remain aware of local traditions, such as what to wear when bathing, and we provide sarongs for men and women. 75% energy saving bulbs are used, and a minimal usage of electricity is encouraged to protect the rich bird life in the garden. Feeding trays are set in the garden with water for the birds. Organic vegetables grown in the garden, with organic waste separated and composted for our plants. No sprays are used for mosquitoes, just candles with oils. Guests are asked to only change linen when really needed and are encouraged to visit the near by yoga centres and Ayurveda centres. |
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